Emergency preparedness kits - what to include

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that all Americans prepare a basic emergency supply kit to prepare for potential emergencies including natural disasters and terrorist attacks. In the event of such an emergency, you may need to live on your own until basic utilities are restored or emergency response teams can reach you.

FEMA recommends that all Americans gather enough supplies to survive for at least three days, and they've put together a nice list of recommended items to include.

Basic list of items to include in an emergency preparedness kit:

Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation